HAMMOND, Indiana -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Horseshoe Casino, the premier entertainment and gambling destination in the Midwest, is excited to announce the second annual "Ride the Rails" promotion. Horseshoe Casino, located just twenty minutes from downtown Chicago, has stepped up the game this year to create the ultimate Chicago experience for gamblers and entertainment-seekers.

Horseshoe Casino's "Ride the Rails" promotion, a tribute to Chicago's infamous "El" trains, offers casino guests a one-of-kind Chicago experience and the chance to win dozens of Chicago-themed prizes. Beginning July 7th through August 1st, Total Rewards members can earn "Ride the Rails" prizes daily by simply playing any one of the nearly 3,000 slot machines or 100+ table games at Horseshoe Casino.

For every 200 tier credits earned, players will win prizes including gift cards to Giordano's Famous Chicago Pizza, Garrett Popcorn Shops, iPass, and AMC Theaters, as well as free slot play, Reward credits, and food certificates to be used at Horseshoe Casino, including Jack Binion's Steak House. In addition, guests will also receive one free entry into the Finale when they swipe their Total Rewards card at the designated Promotional kiosks.

The "Ride the Rails" Finale, taking place on August 2nd and emceed by Windy City Live's Ryan Chiaverini, will offer eight lucky guests the chance to pick the winning "El" line color, when one guest will walk away with $50,000 cash and the rest with $7,000 in free slot play.

To pay homage to the Chicago film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Horseshoe Casino will send one guest home with a Ferrari F430 Spider on Saturday, July 26th during the "Save Ferris Ferrari Giveaway."

Entertainment highlights during the "Ride the Rails" promotion include weekly performances from Chicago bands, Chicago trivia hosted by ABC 7's Mark Nilsson, and celebrity appearances. All property activities will take place on the newly-built Skyline Stage.

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